Corruption explained: Different forms and effects Transparency International, a global movement working in more than 100 countries for greater integrity in public life, defines corruption as ''the abuse of entrusted power for private gain.'' When individuals and organizations promote interests other than the ones they are entrusted to serve, the result is corruption. It
Endgame for US Basel III negotiations The shockwaves from the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) are still apparent, at least in the sphere of regulation, with the US banking industry currently engaged in an unprecedented lobbying campaign against proposed new rules to Basel III – Basel IV or the so-called “Basel Endgame”. In
What is impact investing? Impact investing is an approach that investors use to harness the power of capital to actively improve people's lives, society, and the environment. The term "impact investing" was first coined in 2007 to refer to the process of making targeted investments intended to solve specific environmental or social problems. The
IPO Activity Dwindles in 2022 For many companies, going public is a landmark moment that signals their current success and future ambition. An initial public offering (IPO), which is the most common way of getting a public listing, is an expensive and time-consuming process that also creates major ongoing costs and onerous compliance obligations
Intuition & Novartis Win Bronze in Brandon Hall Excellence Awards Intuition – in partnership with Novartis – are delighted to announce that we have been awarded ‘Bronze’ status by Brandon Hall Group in the category of Best Use of Video in Learning. Brandon Hall Group is a research and analyst firm with more than
Upskilling and Reskilling: The Benefits of Investing in Your Employees’ Futures Running a successful business requires a range of different investments, both financial and in terms of your time. From software and equipment to security and research and development, business owners will know that you often have to invest to get the best
A 5 Step Process to Optimize HCP Engagement When Launching Your Digital Customer Ed Experience HCP (Health Care Practitioner) education has evolved from its traditional in-person, client facing roots to a now predominantly digital delivery infrastructure. With their hands forced by the onset of the pandemic, educators have turned to email, webinars, virtual meetings,
Why Mindset Matters: A Creative Approach to Human Skill Building What’s on the ‘hot list’ of skills for today’s employees? What do we need to prioritize in our efforts to equip our people to not simply survive but thrive in the months ahead? Are human skills coming to the fore? These were some of the
How to Improve Cyber Security Culture: 5 Tips An important yet often overlooked aspect of any organization’s cyber security strategy is culture — building and nurturing a working environment that promotes and encourages secure behaviors and empowers people to better protect themselves and others through knowledge, awareness, and positive behavior change. In organizations with weak
Banking As A Digitized Network The foundations of financial transactions, regulations, and assurances have remained unchanged, with burdensome and labour-intensive documentation processes required to minimize risk and provide assurances. International trade finance is the underlying core of the global financial system and one area that garners significant friction. The production and movement of
